Southampton manager Tonda Eckert addresses spygate scandal fallout
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 9:05 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Southampton manager Tonda Eckert issued a public apology following the team's expulsion from the Championship play-offs due to a spygate scandal. The Saints were set to face Hull City after defeating Middlesbrough but were disqualified for breaching EFL rules. Eckert accepted full responsibility for the incident, which involved spying on Oxford United, Ipswich Town, and Middlesbrough. He emphasized that these actions did not affect their sporting performance. Owner Dragan Solak expressed his support for Eckert amidst the controversy. Further clarifications on the incidents are expected from the club.
- •Tonda Eckert apologized for Southampton's involvement in the spygate scandal.
- •The club was disqualified from the Championship play-offs after spying allegations.
- •Southampton planned to face Hull City after defeating Middlesbrough.
- •Eckert stated the spying did not influence on-field performance.
- •Club owner Dragan Solak backed Eckert following the incident.
- 10:41 AMYahoo Sports — I am responsible – Southampton coach Eckert apologises over ‘Spygate’
- 9:05 AMYahoo Sports — Tonda Eckert on spygate: 'I am responsible for everything'
"Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert has apologised for orchestrating the ‘Spygate’ scandal and admitted he is responsible for “everything that has happened”. Saints were thrown out of the Championship play-offs last month after admitting sending a young intern to spy on a Middlesbrough training session.
"Southampton manager Tonda Eckert has given a message in the wake of the spygate scandal that saw his side kicked out of the Championship play-offs.The Saints were set to face Hull City in the play-off...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 10:41 AMI am responsible – Southampton coach Eckert apologises over ‘Spygate’
Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert has apologised for orchestrating the ‘Spygate’ scandal and admitted he is responsible for “everything that has happened”. Saints were thrown out of the Championship play-offs last month after admitting sending a young intern to spy on a Middlesbrough training session.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 9:05 AMTonda Eckert on spygate: 'I am responsible for everything'
Southampton manager Tonda Eckert has given a message in the wake of the spygate scandal that saw his side kicked out of the Championship play-offs.The Saints were set to face Hull City in the play-off...
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